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NEN 830R

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,797 mi
Last recorded62,797 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEN 830R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,797 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,163 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2009 62,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,513 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 61,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both frtont kingpins have play

steering rack has play

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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NEN 830R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NEN 830R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NEN 830R registered?

NEN 830R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 January 1977.

Is NEN 830R safe to buy?

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